General Discussion - My Best Birth2015-03-03T20:21:51Zhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/forum/categories/general-discussion/listForCategory?categoryId=3120006%3ACategory%3A26085&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPossible correlation of labor length and prep prior to labor - anonymous surveytag:www.mybestbirth.com,2014-09-18:3120006:Topic:2475392014-09-18T17:36:14.762ZCourtneyhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/Courtney4
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<p>I'm doing research on labor length and have the following anonymous survey - please take it to help out! Thank you!</p>
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<p>I'm doing research on labor length and have the following anonymous survey - please take it to help out! Thank you!</p>
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<p><span class="userContent"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDGQCJR" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDGQCJR</a></span></p> What about twins?tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2013-11-21:3120006:Topic:2372022013-11-21T12:31:44.066ZAmyhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/AmyClark
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<p>I have done all the research on the fascinating subject of maternity and I definitely agree that there is too much intervention in our society. Never mind the unnecessary testing, women just simply do not have a choice when dealing with obstetricians and hospitals...there's usually no conversation, not even an illusion of options given to the pregnant women as to how she wants to go about getting care. Before…</p>
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<p>I have done all the research on the fascinating subject of maternity and I definitely agree that there is too much intervention in our society. Never mind the unnecessary testing, women just simply do not have a choice when dealing with obstetricians and hospitals...there's usually no conversation, not even an illusion of options given to the pregnant women as to how she wants to go about getting care. Before we even get to writing a birth plan and having them honor it without using threats or scare tactics a woman's pregnancy is far from sacred these days. </p>
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<p>This is my first pregnancy and my husband and I naturally conceived fraternal twins! Exciting right? Well lets take all the bullshit that all women endure and multiply that by two because if you think you're treated like you have a medical condition while pregnant, having twins is like being treated for a crazy disease!!! </p>
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<p>So for the most part I can make choices based on singletons like how I want to be treated until the babies come, the fact that I do not want to be induced and I want to avoid a c-section at all costs... which is hard for twins never mind living in a state with most hospitals having a rate of 36% or higher!</p>
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<p>I see twin success stories but I am craving more information on the birth and any tests that are unnecessary versus needed. Thanks!</p> Study shows lower rates of severe acute maternal morbidity and post partum hemorrhage among low-risk women with planned home birth compared to those with planned hospital birth.tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2013-07-02:3120006:Topic:2210252013-07-02T07:35:17.682ZMyBestBirth Adminhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/MyBestBirthNetwork
<p>"Low risk women in primary care at the onset of labour</p>
<p>with planned home birth had lower rates of severe acute maternal<br></br>morbidity, postpartum haemorrhage, and manual removal of placenta<br></br>than those with planned hospital birth. For parous women these<br></br>differences were statistically significant. Absolute risks were small in<br></br>both groups. There was no evidence that planned home birth among<br></br>low risk women leads to an increased risk of severe adverse maternal<br></br>outcomes…</p>
<p>"Low risk women in primary care at the onset of labour</p>
<p>with planned home birth had lower rates of severe acute maternal<br/>morbidity, postpartum haemorrhage, and manual removal of placenta<br/>than those with planned hospital birth. For parous women these<br/>differences were statistically significant. Absolute risks were small in<br/>both groups. There was no evidence that planned home birth among<br/>low risk women leads to an increased risk of severe adverse maternal<br/>outcomes in a maternity care system with well trained midwives and a<br/>good referral and transportation system."</p>
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<p>Read the full study here: <a href="http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f3263.pdf%2Bhtml">http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f3263.pdf%2Bhtml</a></p> American way of birth the costliest in the worldtag:www.mybestbirth.com,2013-07-02:3120006:Topic:2212532013-07-02T07:28:51.848ZMyBestBirth Adminhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/MyBestBirthNetwork
<div class="articleBody"><br></br><p>LACONIA, N.H. — Seven months pregnant, at a time when most expectant couples are stockpiling diapers and choosing <a class="meta-classifier" href="http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/specialtopic/safety/overview.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="In-depth reference and news articles about Safety.">car seats</a>, Renée Martin was struggling with bigger purchases.</p>
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<div class="articleBody"><br/><p>LACONIA, N.H. — Seven months pregnant, at a time when most expectant couples are stockpiling diapers and choosing <a href="http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/specialtopic/safety/overview.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="In-depth reference and news articles about Safety." class="meta-classifier">car seats</a>, Renée Martin was struggling with bigger purchases.</p>
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<div class="articleBody"><p>At a prenatal class in March, she was told about epidural <a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/anesthesiaandanesthetics/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="Recent and archival health news about anesthesia and anesthetics." class="meta-classifier">anesthesia</a> and was given the option of using a birthing tub during labor. To each offer, she had one gnawing question: “How much is that going to cost?”</p>
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<p>Read more: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/health/american-way-of-birth-costliest-in-the-world.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/health/american-way-of-birth-costliest-in-the-world.html</a></p>
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<div id="page-wrapper"><div id="main-wrapper"><div id="main-wrapper-dark"><div class="main-content-left"><div class="page-content review single-post"><div class="review-content"><div class="post-2298 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-birthing category-twin-birth content-panel" id="post-2298"><div class="the-content"><p>Could a planned vaginal birth be the correct method of delivery when a twin pregnancy is uncomplicated, when the first baby is presenting head…</p>
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<div id="page-wrapper"><div id="main-wrapper"><div id="main-wrapper-dark"><div class="main-content-left"><div class="page-content review single-post"><div class="review-content"><div id="post-2298" class="post-2298 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-birthing category-twin-birth content-panel"><div class="the-content"><p>Could a planned vaginal birth be the correct method of delivery when a twin pregnancy is uncomplicated, when the first baby is presenting head down? According to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in January 2003, a planned cesarean may decrease the risk of a low 5-minute Apgar score if the first twin is presenting <a href="http://www.pregnancybeat.com/category/birthing/breech-birth/">breech</a>. Otherwise with twins there is no evidence to support a<a href="http://www.pregnancybeat.com/elective-cesarean-section-why-are-women-making-this-choice/">planned cesarean delivery.</a></p>
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<p>Read More: <a href="http://www.pregnancybeat.com/twin-study-planned-cesarean-no-safer-than-vaginal-delivery/">http://www.pregnancybeat.com/twin-study-planned-cesarean-no-safer-than-vaginal-delivery/</a></p>
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<p> Hi everyone my name is Josh and I recently came to learn of a woman named Suzanne Arms who is a Birthing advocate and is making a documentary film called Birth with film maker Christopher Carson. They have raised $25 out of the $30 thousand they need to complete the film through fundraising the money on Indiegogo.com. They have till January 26th to raise the rest and you can donate here:…</p>
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<p> Hi everyone my name is Josh and I recently came to learn of a woman named Suzanne Arms who is a Birthing advocate and is making a documentary film called Birth with film maker Christopher Carson. They have raised $25 out of the $30 thousand they need to complete the film through fundraising the money on Indiegogo.com. They have till January 26th to raise the rest and you can donate here:</p>
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<p>This film looks amazing and will even be aired on PBS if completed! Please help spread the word and donate if you can! You can even see a video of Suzanne Arms here: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PCtCuOmz4fY?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p>Thanks everyone and Happy Holidays!</p>
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<p> </p> Coming off of BC in order to prepare for TTC-The effects however are totally pregnancy symptoms though. What is your experience??tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-10-25:3120006:Topic:2103192012-10-25T20:49:31.978ZJessicahttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/JessicaDunnington
<p>I stopped taking birth control (the pill, which I've only taken since the beginning of this year, that's it for me) at the end of September because my husband &amp; I plan on working on baby #2 at the beginning of next year : ) and I wanted my cycle to return to normal. I have experienced mood swings and bloating in the gut, but now towards the end of October I discovered I grew two cup sizes!! I've been having headaches since the weekend and I feel fatigued today. Ok I understand my body…</p>
<p>I stopped taking birth control (the pill, which I've only taken since the beginning of this year, that's it for me) at the end of September because my husband &amp; I plan on working on baby #2 at the beginning of next year : ) and I wanted my cycle to return to normal. I have experienced mood swings and bloating in the gut, but now towards the end of October I discovered I grew two cup sizes!! I've been having headaches since the weekend and I feel fatigued today. Ok I understand my body has to adjust itself back to normal over the next couple months, but all this SCREAMS pregnancy!! I took a test this weekend after I discovered my boobs went from a B to a D haha, and it was negative. I will probably take another at the end of this month to be sure. No period yet. I'm just wondering what others have experienced. Has anyone experinced going up in cup size after coming off BC?? Need help because it's driving me crazy if all these symptoms are just related to coming off the pill or not. Thanks ladies!!</p> Breathing Techniques for Birth Free Mp3 Download for use in pregnancy and birthtag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-10-25:3120006:Topic:2104992012-10-25T18:12:03.874ZTracy Doneganhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/TracyDonegan
<p><strong id="mf108">Six simple breathing techniques for labour.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Download a free Mp3 (Relaxing Breath) in preparation for your positive birth.</strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" id="mf99" style="font-size: 12px;">As a busy Mom to be, learning breathing techniques are probably on a long list of 'to do's' during your pregnancy. Learning breathing techniques from a book can be difficult and most childbirth education classes don't have much time to allocate to…</span></p>
<p><strong id="mf108">Six simple breathing techniques for labour.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Download a free Mp3 (Relaxing Breath) in preparation for your positive birth.</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;" id="mf99" class="font-size-2">As a busy Mom to be, learning breathing techniques are probably on a long list of 'to do's' during your pregnancy. Learning breathing techniques from a book can be difficult and most childbirth education classes don't have much time to allocate to practicing the techniques. It's more reassuring to have someone guide you as you practice but not everyone can get to a yoga class. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;" id="mf99" class="font-size-2">With these easy to follow Mp3s - the teacher comes to you and immediate feedback to your questions about breathing, birth and beyond is available daily on the GentleBirth private discussion group on Facebook.</span></p>
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<p id="mf109">Pregnancy is a time of change and celebration, as well as anticipation and anxiety. Practicing the breathing techniques on this Mp3 help Moms adjust to the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and birth in a more relaxed and positive way. Breathing is the most readily accessible resource you have for staying calm and focused during your baby’s birth regardless of what happens on the day.</p>
<p id="mf110">Mastering these easy breathing techniques can be achieved with practice. Each session lasts a maximum of 10 minutes so you can easily incorporate your practice into the busiest of days. The full CD lasts 65 minutes with built in short practice sessions.</p>
<p id="mf111">Practice your breathing techniques as often as possible – at work, driving, in bed, watching TV and during any physical examinations during pregnancy and birth. The more your practice becomes a 'habit', the more naturally they’ll come to you during your baby’s birth and the more in control you’ll feel. These easy-to-follow exercises are suitable for all expectant Mums.</p>
<p id="mf112">Slow focused breathing is the foundation for a calmer birth for you and your baby with or without an epidural.</p>
<p id="mf113">Breathing Techniques for Birth includes 7 Tracks: </p>
<p id="mf114">Track 1 – Introduction<br id="mf115"/><br id="mf116"/>Track 2 – Relaxing Breath</p>
<p id="mf117">Track 3 – Heart Breathing</p>
<p id="mf118">Track 4 – Scan Breath</p>
<p id="mf119">Track 5 – Slow Breathing</p>
<p id="mf120">Track 6 – Learning how to push</p>
<p id="mf121">Track 7 - Imagery for pushing</p>
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<p>(GentleBirth.com to be updated soon!)</p> Tri Caretag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-10-08:3120006:Topic:2099142012-10-08T05:24:23.872ZChelsi Dickmanhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/ChelsiDickman
<p>I am not Pregnant yet, but I am trying. Does anyone have any info or tips dealing with Tri Care. I would like to have a birth at home but would also love to here about any tips or Knowledge with midwive centers using Tri Care.</p>
<p>I am not Pregnant yet, but I am trying. Does anyone have any info or tips dealing with Tri Care. I would like to have a birth at home but would also love to here about any tips or Knowledge with midwive centers using Tri Care.</p> For October, Help Switch From Awareness to PREVENTION of Breast Cancer!tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-10-05:3120006:Topic:2099922012-10-05T18:57:47.655ZJen Alianohttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/JenAliano
<p>We have 26 days left to transform Breast Cancer Awareness to the PREVENTION paradigm! Your <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/Prevent-Breast-Cancer" target="_blank">donation</a> can help.</p>
<p>~ Cancer is responsible for one in four deaths in this country.</p>
<p>~ Research shows that we can prevent half of all cancers with what we know right now.</p>
<p>~ The National Cancer Institute spends $3.3 billion on research for cancer treatment vs $232 million for prevention.</p>
<p>~ The proper…</p>
<p>We have 26 days left to transform Breast Cancer Awareness to the PREVENTION paradigm! Your <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/Prevent-Breast-Cancer" target="_blank">donation</a> can help.</p>
<p>~ Cancer is responsible for one in four deaths in this country.</p>
<p>~ Research shows that we can prevent half of all cancers with what we know right now.</p>
<p>~ The National Cancer Institute spends $3.3 billion on research for cancer treatment vs $232 million for prevention.</p>
<p>~ The proper amount of vitamin D can reduce the risk of many cancers, including colon, breast ovarian and prostate cancers, but the federal government and public health officials are not doing enough to promote its benefit.</p>
<p>Help us transform Breast Cancer Awareness month into Breast Cancer Prevention month by DONATING to the Breast Cancer Prevention Project at <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/Prevent-Breast-Cancer">http://www.razoo.com/story/Prevent-Breast-Cancer</a>.</p>
<p>97% of your donation to our Breast Cancer Prevention Project goes directly to supporting women in the project. $75 will get a participant a free vitamin D test this month with enrollment into our program. Please help us prevent breast cancer now! SHARE this with everyone you know, on your blog and other sites, help us raise at least $150k this October!</p>
<p>The above are quoted from Dr. Margaret I. Cuomo, MD's new book, "<a href="http://www.rodaleinc.com/products/books/world-without-cancer-making-new-cure-and-real-promise-prevention" target="_blank">A World Without Cancer</a>."</p>